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Trump announces deal with Putin to release Russian diesel
BBC News
Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary
BBC News
Why fall yard care could start with doing less – but not nothing
Fallen leaves provide essential winter habitat for native pollinators and provide natural mulch for the soil. If you have to clear some leaves, don’t get rid of them entirely: Move them out of sight.
The Conversation
US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as 'assault on rule of law'
BBC News
JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it
BBC News
US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as child
BBC News
Watch: 'I am Jane Doe' protests across US call for end to sexual violence
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Watch: 'I am Jane Doe' protests across US call for end to sexual violence
BBC News
US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court
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Hurricane Isaias strengthens as it heads towards land
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How Hurricane Isaias broke through to become the first Atlantic hurricane in an eerily quiet 2026 season
An atmospheric scientist explains what’s been going on in the atmosphere, and how El Niño and the jet stream both play important roles.
The Conversation
Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems
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Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems
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What we talk about when we talk about US strategic ‘credibility’ – from Vietnam to Iran
‘Credibility is on the line’ has long been a refrain guiding U.S. foreign policy.
The Conversation
ICE agent shoots man in New York City
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When abortion and surrogacy law collide, contracts can’t answer the hardest questions
A custody battle over a newborn with a heart condition raised a question courts have rarely faced: Can anyone be forced to end a pregnancy?
The Conversation
The oil market that sets today’s gas prices was invented in western Pennsylvania
A historian traces how Oil City brokers, then John D. Rockefeller, then futures exchanges decided what the world pays for crude – and why no one entity does today.
The Conversation
Why faculty diversity at universities still lags far behind the changing demographics of college students
College faculties have become more diverse since the 1970s, but college faculty of color still often find that they feel marginalized among their peers.
The Conversation
Students from military families are often misunderstood in US public schools – a retired military officer and behavioral health expert explains what schools can do
Students from military families have specific experiences and needs that require support from their schools.
The Conversation
Iraqi Kurds sees opportunities – and risks – in the withdrawal of US troops
The region may become less of a target for groups seeking to pressure the United States. But the Kurds also have less security support now, should they need it.
The Conversation
Data centers make heat all year long – here’s how the ground can hold onto it until winter
Rocks deep underground can be used to hold heat until it’s needed.
The Conversation
We blasted mobile homes with hurricane-force winds to test how they fail – and found clues for making affordable housing safer
Engineers are using a unique test facility called the Wall of Wind to develop housing that’s both affordable and disaster-resistant. Their tests show the magnitude of the challenge.
The Conversation
Fort Hood survivor supports gunman's execution by firing squad but questions livestream
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Fort Hood survivor supports gunman's execution by firing squad but questions livestream
BBC News
ICE agent shoots man in New York City
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Christa Pike has 'profound' health turnaround after botched execution, lawyers say
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Christa Pike has 'profound' health turnaround after botched execution, lawyers say
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Sexual assault survivors’ stories may shift over time – a psychologist explains why it doesn’t mean they’re lying
The brain’s acute response to the trauma of sexual assault can block a person’s ability to accurately assess what they experienced.
The Conversation
Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
BBC News
What Americans think about the death penalty
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